16 things that happen every time the clocks go back

It seems like only yesterday we were changing our clocks for British Summer Time. The evenings were lighter, bonus. But the mornings got darker, boo – only for a bit though.
Soon we were bathing in glorious sunshine on our way to work, marvelling at how happy we feel when the sun is out, and how uplifting it was to leave the office and still see blue skies.
Well, this time round it’s not all roses, bud.
We might get a shred of relief for a week or two as we are fooled into thinking it’s not actually the middle of the night when our alarms go off.
But then, for half the year – as is... read more

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